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Lake Villa

Illinois · 8,741 residents · 6.532 sq mi
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Lake Villa is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $105,639. Population has grown 49% since 2000. 47% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $271,500. Poverty is rare here, at 3.3% of residents. Households here earn about 54% more than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.8
US median: 38.8
More educated
47% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 13%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
8,741
+49%since 2000
from 5,864 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,338 / sq mi
+49%since 2000
from 898 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.8
+22%since 2000
from 32.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K4K6K8K10K1990201020202024Lake Villa
20249K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$105,639
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $65,078 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$42,513
+62%since 2000
from $26,238 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
62.3%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 60.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
3.3%
−0.4 ptssince 2000
from 3.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade13.9%
US avg: 10%
Information12.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services7.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Wholesale trade5.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration4.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.4%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.1%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$271,500
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $207,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,167
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $816 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
74.0%
−2.7 ptssince 2000
from 76.7% in 2000
26.0% rent
Afford Score
2.6
−20%since 2000
from 3.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic91%(5,335)
Black2.5%(145)
Hispanic / Latino3.1%(181)
Asian1.6%(96)
Other0%
Diversity Score17.4%(1,021)
2020
White, non-Hispanic73.3%(6,404)
Black4.7%(408)
Hispanic / Latino11.3%(989)
Asian6.1%(534)
Other1.9%(169)
Diversity Score51.6%(4,509)
Diversity Score
52
+196%since 2000
from 17 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
47.0%
+10.1 ptssince 2000
from 36.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
97.0%
+4.0 ptssince 2000
from 93.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
21.1%
+11.4 ptssince 2000
from 9.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
34.1 min
+25%since 2000
from 27.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
84.7%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 82.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.8%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2011
from 7.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
71.2%
−4.1 ptssince 2011
from 75.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
47.3%
−23.6 ptssince 2009
from 70.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.2%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 46.2% in 2009
Female
51.8%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 53.8% in 2009
Foreign born
12.3%
+5.1 ptssince 2009
from 7.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.5%
−89.2 ptssince 2013
from 94.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lake Villa, Illinois?

Lake Villa, Illinois has about 8,741 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Lake Villa, Illinois?

The typical household in Lake Villa, Illinois earns about $105,639 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lake Villa, Illinois expensive?

In Lake Villa, Illinois, the median home is worth about $271,500, and the typical rent is about $1,167 a month.

How educated are people in Lake Villa, Illinois?

About 47.0% of adults age 25 and over in Lake Villa, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lake Villa, Illinois?

About 3.3% of people in Lake Villa, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Lake Villa, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Lake Villa, Illinois has grown since 1990. The population has added about 5,886 residents, a change of about 206 percent over that period.

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